The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1887-11-09

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Some one appeared At the gate.
"Who's this comm, Millie." asked
Mrs. Reddick, as the gate was heard
to swing and tall man was seen COM
ing up the gravel walk. D..
As the person drew nearer, Mile
answered: Il don't know, mamma.
stranger, perhaps"
A stranger it was. and nearing the
verandah he raised his hat to the
ladies and inquired: 4 i az
lis this the Reddick FARM"
Eyes, sir" replied Mrs. Reddick,
giving her doing husband nudge in
the side.
"Bless me!' exclaimed the old man,
"Tvc bin drcamin', sure's yer born"
He saw the stranger and excused
himself, inviting the gentleman to a
| seat.
The visitor might be described as a
man of forty, dark hair and eyes, feat
ures we'll formed, wearing a heavy
mustachc. He was we'll dressed and
appeared to be gentleman in good
circumstances
'.Mr. Reddick." said he, II have
travelled long distance-from Aus
tralia-and am here at last. You will
be surprised, no doubt, when you learn
who l am" q.s. sf
Mile was all attention now.
"Idon't reco'nize We, thet's sure, "
said Mr.. Reddick.
| There's somethin' about We tibet
4 tells me We air some long-lost friend,
eff I'm not mistaken said Mrs. Red.
dick. CHANGING at Millie.
''For the present I'll say I am a
friend" the stranger said. with smile.
Il reckon I've placed you now"
said Mr.. Reddick, extending his hand,
which was received with warm clasp
I "Mr. Reddick, I'm very thirsty, and
if YOU will favor me with a glass o.
milk, l shall be ever so much obliged, ,
said he.
"Cortainly, Mr.. Notwithstanding
lie. go an fetch the gentleman some
milk" said Mrs. Reddick.
Mile started when she heard tn,
name. "Why. that's my name." sh'
thought, leaving to procure the re
freshment.
When Mile was gone the old folk
again shook the gentleman's hand.
$50 ye're Miles uncle come to lif
gin," said Mr.. Reddick.
"Yes," replied Mr.. Morewin, "bu
I did not wish Mile to know it jus
yet"
"There. Mandy, ye'vc played smar
trick. amt YEP" 'l'
Icouldn't help it, Rube."
mo harm done at all" Mr.. Morewil
assured them. II thought it would b
nice to surprise her, that's allah
here she is now,'' said he. as Mill
came out with a pitcher of milk and
glass.
| THANK you, Miss IL.
..Millie, sir-Millie Morewin."
"Ah, the same name as mine" salt
MIR. Morewin, with glance OF admir-
alton at the handsome girl before him
"Yes, sir, and it seems TO me l re
member seeing you when l was
child" said Mile with blush.
$50 you did," said Mr.. Morewin.
, "Then you must be-
.Your uncle, Mile, and I hav
travelled all this distance to find you.
"Oh how happy / amt exclaime
Mile, kissing her uncle and runnin
S to Mrs. Reddick for good cry.
1 swell! I'll be switched eff tibet ain
e a curious way ter show yer happiness,
e said Mr.. Rcddick, shaking with laugh
e ter.
S MIR. Morewin told his history, frol
G the time he had left nome to seek h
e fortune in far-ofT Australia; of 81
d many hardships he had endured Ell
: fortune favored him. Once he had +,
ceived letter stating that his brotht
e and sister-in-law had died and left on
l. child. He wrote. inquiring about ii
q child's whereabouts. and was told tn:
d she had been sent to the poor-hous
d Knowing that she was in good hand
he toiled on TO increase his fortune, f
/; Miles sake, always postpoIing b